Immigration from Ukraine to Canada.
8,365 citizens of Ukraine became permanent residents in 2025, making it the number 9 source country. The highest year since 2015 was 2025 (8,365). From January to July 2026: 5,200.
Data through July 2026Retrieved October 8, 2026Updated monthly, mid-month
Permanent residents per year
Citizens of Ukraine.
| Period | Permanent residents |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,345 |
| 2016 | 3,345 |
| 2017 | 3,300 |
| 2018 | 3,135 |
| 2019 | 3,000 |
| 2020 | 1,680 |
| 2021 | 3,195 |
| 2022 | 3,580 |
| 2023 | 3,115 |
| 2024 | 6,775 |
| 2025 | 8,365 |
| 2026 (Jan–Jul) | 5,200 |
Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates (open data). 2026 covers January to July only.
By immigration category
Per year.
| Category | Economic | Family | Refugees and protected persons | Humanitarian and other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,560 | 560 | 120 | 5 |
| 2016 | 2,165 | 805 | 260 | 20 |
| 2017 | 2,095 | 880 | 245 | 5 |
| 2018 | 1,920 | 840 | 240 | 55 |
| 2019 | 1,920 | 750 | 185 | 45 |
| 2020 | 980 | 415 | 195 | 30 |
| 2021 | 2,235 | 655 | 200 | 45 |
| 2022 | 2,015 | 925 | 320 | 180 |
| 2023 | 1,710 | 385 | 265 | 630 |
| 2024 | 4,540 | 275 | 160 | 1,715 |
| 2025 | 7,965 | 235 | 25 | 50 |
Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates (open data).
Top programs, 2023 to 2025 combined
| Program | Value |
|---|---|
| Provincial Nominee Program | 11,795 |
| TR to PR pathway (2021 one-time) | 3,240 |
| All Other Immigration | 1,785 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 1,390 |
| Spouses and partners | 605 |
| Federal Skilled Worker | 370 |
| Atlantic Immigration Program | 270 |
| Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot | 240 |
Source: IRCC, Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates (open data).
Study and work permits
New permit holders per year.
| Period | Study permits | IMP work permits | TFWP work permits | Express Entry invitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,570 | 1,285 | 475 | 215 |
| 2016 | 2,065 | 1,940 | 550 | 330 |
| 2017 | 1,960 | 1,880 | 470 | 575 |
| 2018 | 1,765 | 1,930 | 575 | 515 |
| 2019 | 1,580 | 2,105 | 600 | 475 |
| 2020 | 1,045 | 1,615 | 580 | 655 |
| 2021 | 1,475 | 1,670 | 810 | 685 |
| 2022 | 7,010 | 84,595 | 450 | 200 |
| 2023 | 6,300 | 108,050 | 100 | 430 |
| 2024 | 5,165 | 115,580 | 90 | 680 |
| 2025 | 6,700 | 60,080 | 90 | 585 |
| 2026 (Jan–Jul) | 9,610 | 77,195 | 40 | 685 |
Source: IRCC, Temporary Residents: Study Permit Holders – Monthly IRCC Updates; IRCC, Temporary Residents: TFWP and IMP Work Permit Holders – Monthly IRCC Updates; IRCC, Express Entry – Invited Candidates – Monthly IRCC Updates. 2026 covers January to July only.
Asylum claims
Claims by citizens of Ukraine (only years when Ukraine was in IRCC’s top 25 list for a province).
| Category | Asylum claims |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 335 |
| 2016 | 250 |
| 2017 | 205 |
| 2018 | 170 |
| 2019 | 165 |
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 325 |
| 2023 | 230 |
| 2024 | 665 |
| 2025 | 750 |
| 2026 (Jan–Jul) | 275 |
Source: IRCC, Asylum Claimants – Monthly IRCC Updates. 2026 covers January to July only.
Who stays, who settled.
- Where people of Ukraine origin live in Canada today: Census Atlas community page.
- Compare Ukraine with another country: compare tool.